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BSc Agriculture Economics

Introduction

The primary aim of this program is to prepare graduates with appropriate technical and
professional competencies in agricultural economics. Main areas include: Agricultural economics;
Agricultural marketing; econometrics; intermediate macro-economics; Agricultural trade policy
and Theory; Food and Agricultural policy analysis; Project planning, monitoring and Evaluation;
Environmental impact assessment

Year Two

Semester One

Course Lecture Practical Tutorial

Course Title Credits
Code Hours Hours Hours

Agricultural Economics
AAE211 2.50 30.00 15.00
I

Mathematics for
AAE212 2.50 30.00 15.00
Economists

Statistics for
AAE212 3.50 30.00 45.00
Economists I
 Introduction to
Development DEC211 2.00 30.00 0.00
Economics

Semester Two

Course Lecture Practical Tutorial

Course Title Credits
Code Hours Hours Hours

Agricultural Economics II AAE221 2.50 30.00 15.00

Statistics for Economists

AAE222 3.50 30.00 45.00
II

Quantitative Methods in
Human and Social DEC221 3.00 30.00 30.00
Development

Demography and
DEC222 2.50 30.00 15.00
Economic Development

Year Three

Semester One

Course Lecture Practical Tutorial

Course Title Credits
Code Hours Hours Hours

Agricultural Economics I AAE211 2.50 30.00 15.00

Agricultural Economics
AAE310 0.50 0.00 15.00
Research Projects I

Microeconomic Theory AAE311 2.50 30.00 15.00

Agricultural Production
AAE312 2.50 30.00 15.00
Economics
 Agricultural Marketing AAE313 2.50 30.00 15.00

Farm Business
AAE314 2.50 30.00 15.00
Management I

Farm Business
AAE314 2.50 30.00 15.00
Management I

Research Methods for

AAE315 3.50 45.00 15.00
Social Sciences

Econometrics I AAE316 3.50 30.00 45.00

Development Economics
DEC310 0.50 0.00 15.00
Research Project I

Trade and Development DEC311 2.50 30.00 15.00

Agricultural Trade
AAE325 2.50 30.00 15.00
Theory and Policy

Semester Two

Course Lecture Practical Tutorial

Course Title Credits
Code Hours Hours Hours

Macroeconomic Theory AAE321 2.50 30.00 15.00

Econometrics II AAE322 3.50 30.00 45.00

Farm Business
AAE323 3.00 30.00 30.00
Management II

Market and Price Analysis AAE324 3.50 45.00 15.00

Introduction to Statistical
AAE326 2.00 15.00 30.00
Packages
 Project Planning,
Monitoring and AAE423 3.00 30.00 30.00
Evaluation

Development Economics
DEC320 0.50 0.00 15.00
Research Project II

Theories of Economic
Growth and Development DEC321 2.50 30.00 15.00
I

Emerging Issues in
DEC322 2.50 30.00 15.00
Development

Empowerment and
DEC323 2.50 30.00 15.00
Poverty Reduction

Year Four

Semester One

Course Lecture Practical Tutorial

Course Title Credits
Code Hours Hours Hours

Agricultural Economics I AAE211 2.50 30.00 15.00

Agricultural Economics
AAE410 1.00 0.00 30.00
Research Project III

Project Planning and

AAE411 2.50 30.00 15.00
Appraisal

Environmental and
AAE412 2.50 30.00 15.00
Resource Economics

Agricultural Household
AAE414 2.50 30.00 15.00
Decision Analysis
 Development Economics
DEC410 1.00 0.00 30.00
Research Project III

Theories of Economic
Growth and Development DEC411 2.50 30.00 15.00
II

Agricultual Systems and

DEC412 2.50 30.00 15.00
Rural Development

Poverty and Development

DEC413 2.50 30.00 15.00
Challenges

Food and Agricultural

DEC414 2.50 30.00 15.00
Policy Analysis

Semester Two

Course Lecture Practical Tutorial

Course Title Credits
Code Hours Hours Hours

Project Planning and

AAE411 2.50 30.00 15.00
Appraisal

Agricultural Economics
AAE420 2.00 0.00 60.00
Research Projects IV

Operations Research AAE421 2.50 30.00 15 0.00

Project Monitoring and

AAE422 3.00 30.00 30.00
Evaluation

Project Planning,
Monitoring and AAE423 3.00 30.00 30.00
Evaluation

Development Economics
DEC400 3.00 0.00 90.00
Industrial Attachment
 Development Economics
DEC420 2.00 0.00 60.00
Research Project IV

Gender and Economic

DEC421 2.50 30.00 15.00
Development

Science and Technology

DEC422 3.00 30.00 30.00
Policy Analysis

Health and Development DEC423 2.50 30.00 15.00

Food Security and Rural

DEC424 3.00 30.00 30.00
Livelihoods

Social Organizations and

DEC425 2.50 30.00 15.00
Development

Introduction to
Institutional and DEC426 3.00 45.00 0.00
Behavioural Economics

Programme Description & Entry Requirements for Generic Students

Year
Programme Type Of Mode Of
Programme of Specific Entry Requirements
Code Entry Derivery
Entry

4 credit passes including

English Language,
Bachelor of
Biology, Mathematics,
Science in
BAAE Generic 1 ODL Physical Science/Physics
Agricultural
and Chemistry at MSCE
Economics
or any comparable O-
Level qualification.

Programme Description & Entry Requirements for Mature Students

Year Mode
Programme Type Of
Programme of Of Specific Entry Requirements
Code Entry
Entry Delivery
 4 credit passes including
English Language, Biology,
Mathematics, Physical
Science/Physics and
Chemistry at MSCE or any
comparable O-Level
qualification OR 3 passes
with at least grade ‘C’ in
Bachelor of
Biology, Mathematics and
Science in
BAAE Mature 2 ODL Chemistry at A-Level or any
Agricultural
comparable qualification;
Economics
AND a relevant diploma
(which also covered basic
science courses) obtained
from an accredited
institution of higher learning;
AND a minimum of 2 years
post-diploma relevant work
experience.

*The following is the adaptation of IGCSE results for admission purposes A*= 1; A = 2; B = 3;
C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8.

*Candidates who failed to satisfy the general entry requirements in the previous two years but
successfully improved their grades after re-sit for up to a maximum of four subjects in following
two years may use their supplementary statements for accumulating credits

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